Episode 229: FDA Removes Black Box Warning on Estrogen: What Women Need to Know Now

Описание: THE FDA FINALLY REMOVED THE BLACK BOX WARNING on both systemic estrogen and low-dose vaginal estrogen — and it’s one of the biggest wins in women’s health in decades.
For years, millions of women avoided hormone therapy because of outdated, frightening warnings that did NOT match the scientific evidence. This led to unnecessary suffering — from painful sex to recurrent UTIs to fear-based avoidance of safe, effective treatments.
In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers (Board-Certified OB/GYN + Menopause Specialist) breaks down the NEW FDA labeling, the real data on hormone therapy safety, and why vaginal estrogen is one of the safest and most life-changing treatments in menopause care.

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Why the FDA removed the black box warning for vaginal estrogen and systemic estrogen

The real evidence about cancer, heart attack, stroke, and blood clot risk

Why low-dose vaginal estrogen is safe — even for people afraid of hormones

How vaginal estrogen improves lubrication, painful sex, and satisfaction

How it reduces urinary urgency, frequency, leakage, and prevents UTIs, sepsis, and hospitalization

The harms caused by fear-based avoidance of hormone therapy

Patient stories that illustrate how badly this update was needed

🔍 WHO THIS EPISODE FOR
Women in perimenopause or postmenopause

Anyone suffering from GSM, vaginal dryness, or recurrent UTIs

Partners who want to support their loved one

Clinicians seeking clarity on the new estrogen labeling

Anyone confused (or scared!) about hormone therapy

🔗 Connect with Dr. Carolyn Moyers
📸 Instagram: @drcarolynmoyers
🎥 YouTube: @drcarolynmoyers
🌐 Website: www.skywomenshealth.com